Rating the jerseys of all 8 IPL teams

The outfit that you wear is an important factor in any facet of life. And, sport is no exception. One of the most discussed topics in sport, is the jerseys that teams wear. And, there have been several occasions when the jerseys that the teams sport hogs the limelight.

Ever since the Indian Premier League(IPL) came into existence in the year 2008, it has been a raging hit among the masses. People throng the stadiums to support their favorite franchises and every stadium around the country is filled to capacity as the fans chant the names of their favorite players vociferously.

And, the jerseys that IPL teams wear get the attention of the public. There have been several occasions where the IPL teams have changed their jerseys with respect to the color and the design. For example, the Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) sported a red and blue jersey in the inaugural edition, but have now gone in for an all-blue outfit. In this article, let us rate the jerseys of all the eight IPL teams.

Rating the jerseys of all 8 IPL teams

8.Rajasthan Royals- 5/10

In the first edition of the Indian Premier League in 2008, the Rajasthan side wore a blue and gold outfit. And, when we look at the jersey that they wore in the 13^th IPL edition, it is completely different. The side wore a pink and blue outfit for the 2020 season in the UAE, and the outfit was not very impressive. The jersey certainly does not attract the viewer immediately. In fact, the blue and gold outfit was a much better one than the jersey that the side has currently opted for.

The jersey bears the logo of the Rajasthan side in the top right corner, and the names of two sponsors are also visible on the front part. While the logo of KEI Wires and cables is visible on the top left, TV9 Bharatvarsh is visible in the center. The jersey bears the logo of Jio and Dream 11 on the side sleeves, while Niine Sanitary Napkins is the name that dominates the back.

And on a lighter note, Rajasthan’s performances in the 13th IPL edition, just like their jersey was not very impressive. The side finished last in the competition, and could muster just 6 wins out of the 14 games that they played. For the 2021 edition, they have appointed Sanju Samson as their skipper. They receive a rating of 5/10 for their jersey.

7.Sun Risers Hyderabad-5/10

Another team whose jersey was not impressive in the 2020 edition of the IPL and receives a rating of 5/10 is the Sun Risers Hyderabad(SRH). Even though the jersey bears the Orange look with a shade of yellow that might be symbolic of the rising sun, the jersey bore a slightly dull look.

The jersey bears the names of a number of sponsors (so many companies fight vehemently to find a name on IPL jerseys). JK Lakshmi Cement finds a mention right at the center of the jersey, Valvoline is found on the top left corner, while the logo of the SRH outfit is found on the top right. The sleeves bear the logos of TCL and Dream 11.

The back part of the jersey bears the name of Ralco Tyres. As far as their performances in the 2020 edition of the IPL is concerned, the side finished at the third place. The SRH outfit made it to the second Qualifier, and were beaten by an in-form Delhi Capitals side.

6.Kings XI Punjab-6/10

The Kings XI Punjab jersey wore a pretty simple look in the 13^th edition of the IPL. While only one company, Ebixcash dominated the front as far as sponsors are concerned, Jio found a mention on the left. Also, there was the picture of a roaring lion that was found on the front part of the jersey.

As far as the sleeves are concerned, Dream XI and Fena detergent were the two company names that were found, while Avon Cycles was the name that dominated the back part of the jersey.

The Kings XI Punjab side’s performance in the 2020 IPL flattered to deceive yet again. The side lost a number of closely fought games, and ended their campaign at the 6^th place, with 6 wins from 14 games. They are yet to win their maiden IPL title. They receive a rating of 6/10 for their jersey.

5.Delhi Capitals-7/10

The Delhi Capitals’ jersey wore a new look in the 13^th edition of the IPL with a light shade of blue. JSW’s name dominated the front part of the jersey, while the APL Apollo Steel Pipes name is found on the top left corner. The Capitals’ highly impressive logo is found on the top right.

Dream XI and Jio find a mention on the sleeves of the jersey, while Ebixcash find a mention on the back. Another factor that makes the jersey a highly impressive one is the three tigers that can be found on the front part of the jersey. It gives the jersey a macho, youthful and powerful look, akin to the performances of the Delhi Capitals on the field.

The Shreyas Iyer led side finished as the runners up of the 2020 edition of the IPL in the UAE. They were impressive throughout the season, but could not cross the final hurdle. With a bunch of talented players in their ranks, including the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer and of course, Shreyas Iyer, they will be looking to finally get hold of the IPL title in the 2021 edition of the IPL. For an impressive outfit, they receive a rating of 7/10.

4.Chennai Super Kings-7/10

The Chennai Super Kings have predominantly stuck to the basic theme as far as their jersey is concerned right from the inaugural IPL edition. They are one of the heavyweights of the IPL, and it can be seen from the number of top companies that have fought to find a name on their jersey.

The front part of the jersey bears the name of the Muthoot Group, who are the main sponsors of the MS Dhoni led side. The other company that finds a mention in the front part of the jersey is Gulf Oil. Another highly impressive feature of the jersey is the massive Lion that is found on the front par, and it is extremely attractive.

Also, other companies like Clear shampoo, Nippon Paint, SNJ Distillers and Dream XI find a mention on the sleeves, while the India Cements find their names on the back. But then, the performances of the CSK side in the 13^th IPL edition were not as bright as their jersey. For the first time, the side did not qualify for the playoffs, and endured a torrid campaign. They could muster just 6 wins from 14 games, and finished second last in the competition. They receive the same rating(7/10) like the Delhi Capitals.

CSK would be hoping that their performance last season was just an aberration, and would be looking to come back strongly in the 2021 edition of the IPL, which might most likely be MS Dhoni’s last.

3.Kolkata Knight Riders-7.5/10

A touch of violet and gold continued to be the dominant colors of the Kolkata Knight Riders side in the 2020 edition of the IPL. The side’s impressive logo found a mention on the top left, while their principal sponsor’s logo (MPL) found a mention right at the center. Another Company that found their name on the front part of the jersey is LUX Cozi.

The sleeves of the jersey bear the names of several companies like TV9 Bharatvarsh, Dream 11, Astral Pipes and Royal Stag. As far as the performances on the field are concerned, they were not as impressive as the jersey that the KKR side sported.

In the 13^th IPL edition, the Kolkata side finished at the 5^th place, with 7 wins from 14 games. They would be looking to win the 14^th edition of the IPL. For the impressive jersey that they sported, they receive a rating of 7.5/10.

2.Royal Challengers Bangalore-8/10

They are a side that have been criticized for not being able to lift the IPL title in spite of having a lot of star power in their side. The likes of  Virat Kohli and Ab De Villiers are colossal names in the world of cricket, but somehow, the side has just not been able to win the IPL trophy. But then, let us have a discussion of the squad strength of the RCB side on another day, as the main focus in this piece is the jersey that they sported in the 2020 IPL season.

The RCB jersey bore a dash of black and red last season, and the color combination gave a highly impressive look to the jersey. The logo of the franchise appears on the top left corner. The Muthoot Fincorp Co. dominates the front part of the jersey, while Myntra finds a mention on the top right. The other names that can be found are Jio, Dream 11, Exide and Poco. Also, RCB are involved in the ‘Go Green’ initiative and are also seen sporting green jerseys once every edition. The green jersey has been a hit among the fans, and that is also one of the reasons why they have received a rating of 8/10.

In the 13^th edition of the IPL, the RCB side once again failed to get their hands on the IPL trophy. The side qualified for the playoffs, but was beaten in the Eliminator stage by the Sun Rises Hyderabad (SRH) side.

1.Mumbai Indians-9/10

The top spot is occupied by the Mumbai Indians, and if you take a look at the video that they released to launch their jersey for the 2020 edition, you will understand why. They released an Aqua themed video, and it augurs well because the main color of the Mumbai jersey is blue.

Also, right from the first edition, they have always sported the blue color, even though the shades have been different. As far as their jersey for the 2020 edition is concerned, Samsung dominates the front part of their jersey. The other Company that finds a mention in the front part of their jersey is Mariott Bonvoy.

Their sleeves bear the names of Jio, Dream 11 and Astral Pipes. For a highly impressive jersey that was backed by a wonderful unveiling video to complement it, they receive a rating of 9/10 for their jersey. Just like their jersey, their performance in the 2020 IPL edition held in the UAE was also highly impressive. The side won the IPL title for a fifth time, steam rolling the Delhi Capitals in the summit clash.